Luke 22:45
He finished praying, stood up, and went over to the disciples. He found them asleep, worn out by grief.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,
In Context
44In great distress Jesus prayed even harder, and his sweat fell like drops of blood onto the ground.
46“Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you won't fall into temptation.”
Cross References
Matthew 26:43He went back and found them sleeping, for they just couldn't stay awake.
Mark 14:40Then he returned, and again he found them sleeping because they couldn't keep their eyes open. They didn't know what to say!
Matthew Henry on Luke 22:40-47
The Agony in the Garden. 39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he… Read the whole commentary →